Runner Up!

WOW!

I can't tell you how hard it has been to narrow down the blocks to my favorites. That's like asking me if I like Ice cream or Ice cream. :o)  We went through and picked our favorites, then had to trim that group again and again. I wanted to pick 5 for you to vote on- but I just couldn't do it.

So here we have- the top 8!  :o)

Bending Pins

This block is so cool! I can just imagine a whole quilt filled with these and the shadow play that would appear. Great Job!

Melissa

The angles and color choices in this block made it a sure pick. I've already raided my stash to try more improv piecing in this colorway. Awesome!

Mom2RyandSis

I don't do angles. At least not like this. This block is so pretty, and not just because of the fabric choices. Again, a quilt filled with these blocks would make the most amazing patterns. Wonderful!

Patchwork Duck

Love! Love! Love! See the litte fish in the middle and the owl on the top edge? Great use of color and fabric choices. Gorgeous!

Sandy R2011

Who doesn't love wonky houses!? As soon as I saw this block I had to look at the rest of the quilt. I want it!

Delightful and Fun!

Sherry L S

This is a very pretty block. The colors and prints just spoke to me time and time again. Beautiful!

tubakk-quilt

This block is on fire! The contrast in the colors and the wonky shape is eye catching. I have only worked with batiks once, but this block inspires me to do it again. Amazing!

WandaFish11

I keep looking at this block over and over. The colors, the angles, the design- perfect star power. Superb!

ok friends, you know what to do. I've added a poll to the top right column of the blog, Cast your vote for your favorite. The voting will continue through April 1st and the winner announced on April 2nd.

The winner with the most votes for their block will win 1 yard of each print from the Hall of Fame fabric collection, designed by ME for Michael Miller.

The 2nd place winner will recieve a Fat Quarter Bundle of the same fabric.

The 3rd place winner with recieve a 10" square pack of Hall of Fame.

All other contestants will recieve a 5" square pack along with a Crazy Old Ladies quilt pattern.

Thank you to EVERYONE who entered! There is some amazing blocks on that flickr page. I know I'll be peeking back often for inspiration!

p.s.- want to see a gorgeous quilt using Going Coastal? Check out Heather's blog HERE!

Thanks, Heather!

Charging

My camera died. Well, just the battery. The thing is since the battery stays charged for so long I don't have to charge it that often. But now that I do I can't find the charger! I have looked EVERYWHERE. I hope to find it soon or I just might have to order a new one. So in case you were wondering why I haven't posted- that's why. No pics. : (

Did you know registration for

is coming up soon?

I know you're going, right? 2 full days of classes and some of the most awesome teachers. I'm still pinching myself that I get to be among them.

Check it out and make sure you get your ticket. Last year was such a success I know this year is going to sell out fast.

One more thing-

Today is the LAST DAY to enter the block contest. Finalists will go up Monday for your vote. Remember what the Grand Prize is? Hmmm, guess you'll have to go remind yourself. : )

See you Monday!

Thank you for all your sweet comments on Lacey Gracey. The tutorial is on it's way. Hopefully it will be up and running by the end of the week. :o)

Guess what I'm doing today?

Yes, Binding. Ugh! I know I've mentioned before how little I enjoy binding so I'll spare you the complaints. I have 3 quilts to bind today and I will NOT go to sleep tonight until they are done!  :o)

Don't forget about the BLOCK CONTEST!

Friday, March 9th is the last day to enter. There are some amazing entries so far!  Click on the link to learn more about the contest and to see what the Grand Prize winner will recieve. (hint: it's almost 30 yards of fabric!) 

Alright, time to go bind. :o)

Unexpected Inspiration

Just last week I shared with you a couple stacks of fabric that I had planned to make mini quilts. Well sometimes something unexpected can change those plans. A few days after that post I was doing some online shopping when I came across this picture:



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As soon  as I saw it I knew just what that bundle of fabric was going to make.

I'm calling her Lacey Gracey.

I used the stack of varying greys and added a few that I came across at my LQS because they were so perfect- Puttin on the Ritz (grey) by Bunny Hill Designs.

Each section of fabric has a different quilting design. I wanted to continue the feeling of different laces and ribbons.

I LOVE how it turned out!

It's definately bigger than a 'mini' quilt but still quite small. It's a nice baby size though.

The different laces I used were actually from the local Walmart. The wider of the 3 was a by-the-yard cut while the other two were spools that I bought. I really wanted to head to the antiques shop for some vintage lace but I was more anxious to just get sewing.

So what do you think? Would you like a tutorial on this little cutie? Let me know because I took tons of pictures of the process.  :o)

For your convenience

I know I kinda left you with a cliffhanger the other day- but that's how things go. Don't worry, you won't have to wait too much longer to see what was in my FedEx package. All in good time. :o)

I spent the better part of last week cutting fabric. Lots of fabric. And this is what I have to show for it:

HALL OF FAME precuts!

I know you're just as excited as I am. Seriously. It is so much easier then the fabric is already cut and packaged up for you!  And what's great about these is that the 10" squares and the 5" squares come with 58 pieces of fabric (2 of each print!).

They're for sale in my Etsy shop right now!

I only have limited amounts of each so if you're interested- you might want to check them out soon.